Announcements for 1-12-25

The Consistory has called for a Congregational Vote to approve leaving the Reformed Church in America (RCA) and joining the Alliance of Reformed Churches (ARC.)  This vote will take place beginning Sunday, Jan. 5, and ending Sunday, January 26 at 10:45 am.  Information and ballots are available on the table in the gathering space with the ballot box. 

The Consistory has also called for a Congregational Meeting to take place on Sunday, January 26 at 11:30 am.  The results of the congregational vote will be revealed and representatives from both the RCA and the ARC will be present.  

~Potluck today!

Today we are having a potluck in our Fellowship Hall right after Sunday School (around 11:35 am). All are welcome for fellowship and some great food!  Drink and tableware will be provided. Please stay and join us. There will be plenty of delicious food!

“The LORD hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.”-Psalm 34:17

Our prayer concerns….                            

Chris Schwartze (healing after an accident)

Rich DeBuhr                                                                                         Neil Schwartze 

Marilyn Mammenga (healing for leg fractures)                             JoAnn Douglas

Loren Dengler                                                                  Twilla Hoekstra (healing after surgery)

Merlin Groen                                                                   Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                        Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister) 

Kathy Van Olst                                                                      Eldora Krull      

Karen Flier                                                                                          Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom)             

Marv Faber (Gordy’s brother)                                                        Russ Carver (Rachelle Johnsen’s dad)

Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother)                                            Janice Den Besten

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)                                                       Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)                           Carlton Woodruff (Rachelle Johnsen’s uncle)                                         

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)                               

Remembering our Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Senior Living Residents:

Pearl Folkens                                                                      Wilma DeRoo                                      JoEllen Sorgdrager                                           

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                                 Joyce Mellema                                  Lucille Smit                    

Eldora Krull                                                                         Darlene Aeilts                                   Harriet Hoff

Doris Calkins                                                                          Darlene Brinkhuis                                            

Addresses available upon request at church office 

Senior Companion Seminar will be held here at FRC on January 16^th @ 6:30pm in Elijah Room

Please come to get information on receiving care from this program or for volunteer interest

Contact Amy Ryals (229) 296-3019 with any questions

Birthday & Anniversary List (if you’d like a copy, please see church office)

The January Bridge Newsletter is now available in the clear boxes next to the mailboxes it will no longer be available on online, so please visit the church to pick up a copy.

Secretary’s office hours: ~ Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-1.

**Bulletin announcements are due on Thursdays at 9am. Thanks**

Church & Local Happenings

Sign up for bible studies at https://frcrockrapids.churchcenter.com/registrations/events or scan the QR code 

Prelude: “House Of The Lord”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Installation and Ordination of Elders and Deacons

Children’s Message

Praise Service: 

“I Saw The Light”

“Our God”

“Great Are You Lord”

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “Overwhelmed”

(offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

(Children and Worship Dismissed)

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Revelation 5

Sermon: The Scroll and The Lamb

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “Ancient Words” 

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “Ancient Words”

(6^th Grade and below may be excused for Sunday School)

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS!”

Serving us today 1-12-25

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Joe & Judy Gacke (S) Stuart & Lindsey Anderson (SE) Pam & Julia Bryngelson

NURSERY- Berlyn DeWit & Maddie Van De Weerd

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Girls League (Serving Cinnamon Rolls)                   

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Girls League

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Rochelle Ebel   Greeter: Ashlyn Timmerman

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Paul Van Wyhe 

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Kellie Menning

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Lindsey Anderson        

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Lincoln Kock

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda VanHofwegen 

VAN DRIVER- Dale Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

 Serving us next week 1-19-25

DOOR GREETERS-(N) Curt & Anita Dieren (S) Billy & Natalie Kirch (SE) Lonn & Jammie Kellenberger

NURSERY- Rhya Kelderman & Jayda Pytleski

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Pytleski Family 

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Sawyer & Sara Hrdlicka

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Taylor Bosch    Greeter: Lily Jurrens

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Fred Tilstra

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Todd & Stacy Dieren

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Danielle Hrdlicka

SOUND SYSTEM- Keith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn DeWit

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

VAN DRIVER- Jeff Hrdlicka

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

ELDERS

Chris Wright, Clerk-2023-25

Sharon Postma, VP-2023-25

Nate Schulte -2024-26

Randy Bosch-2024-26

Joel Vis- 2025-27

Rodney Vanden Top- 2025-27

DEACONS

Rob Van Hofwegen, Property Chair-2023-25

Justin Groen -2023-25 

Mark Boender-2023-25

Shawn Van Wyhe, Benevolent Treas. -2024-26

Jordan Menning, Chair of Deacons -2024-26

Evan Metzger, General Treas./ Personnel chair-2024-26

Kade Griesse, Clerk of Deacons- 2025-27

Brad Rypkema-2025-27

Jerry Mulder- 2025-27

                                                  FINANCIALS as of 1-5-2025                                                                                                                                   Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:         $5,111.50                              $5,111.50                              $13,183.90

Benevolent Fund:  $13,169.00                            $13,169.00                            $3,433.40        

                                    *Online donations are now added to designated funds*                    

Sunday School 12-29-24

                              Last Year’s Attendance: 102                              Last Week’s Attendance: 101

                              Last Year’s Offering: $304.00                           Last Week’s Offering: $63.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 1-12-24:

Sunday School Lesson: Creation: Animals and Man

11:45am Church Potluck (Fellowship Hall)

3-8pm Girls League

5-7pm Guys Night

MONDAY 1-13-24:

5:45pm Cookie Club (Kitchen)

6pm Decorating Committee (Sanctuary)

7pm BSF (David Room)

TUESDAY 1-14-24: 

7pm Night Mom Co.(Fellowship hall)

WEDNESDAY 1-15-25:

9-11 Mom Co. 

12-2pm Prayer Time (Sanctuary)

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal (Roast Beef)

6:15pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 1-16-25: 

6:30pm Senior Companions Seminar (Elijah Room)

FRIDAY 1-17-25:   

Harvest Hands Mission Trip leaves

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 1-18-25: 

SUNDAY 1-19-25:

Sunday School lesson: Creation: Adam and Eve

1/12/2025                         The Scroll and the Lamb              Revelation 52 

Intro: What is Heaven like?  (Door open to Heaven)

1. Heaven is a God-Centered Existence
1. 24 Elders and 4 living Creatures

1. Identity, Purpose, Vocation, Thoughts, Words, Everything
1. Romans 12:1 (True Worship)

1. God’s Sealed Scroll
1. Sealed Scroll
1. God’s Divine Orders to carry out his eternal degrees
1. Punish Evil
2. Establish his eternal kingdom
3. Justify, Sanctify and Glorify his people
2. No one is worthy of opening the Scroll

1. John Weeps? (Eyes are looking for one worthy, not focused on the throne)

1. The Lamb is Worthy
1. Elder, “See the Lion of Judah?” 

1. The Lion of Judah is the Lamb of God.
1. Gen. 22 Abraham and Isaac
2. Exodus 12 Passover
3. Isaiah 53 Like a Lamb led to the slaughter
4. John 1:29 Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world

1. Jesus is the Lamb of God: Paid for our Sins on the Cross.

1. John sees the Lamb that has been slain standing (Resurrected Jesus)
1. 7 Horns and 7 Eyes = Holy Spirit is with Jesus
2. Standing: Work is not done…He is carrying out God’s Degrees

1. Worship of the Lamb (Picture of Heaven)
1. Who He is: Creator, Sustainer, Savior

1. What He has done: Death, Resurrection, Salvation

1. What He is doing: Carrying out God’s Degrees until they are done. 

Heaven is a God-Centered Existence